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Entertainment events this weekend in City of Milwaukee: Friday, Oct. 11 - Sunday, Oct. 13

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Milwaukee this weekend.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 9 am today — here's what you need to know!

Milwaukee volleyball prepares for pivotal league matchups against Northern Kentucky

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

Milwaukee's volleyball team is set to face Northern Kentucky in a crucial weekend of Horizon League matches at Regents Hall.

Milwaukee women’s soccer defeats Youngstown State 4-0

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 10, 2024

Lainey Higgins scored twice, including a goal just 34 seconds into the match, leading the Milwaukee women's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Youngstown State at Engelmann Stadium.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 9, 2024

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 9 am today — here's what you need to know!

Milwaukee Athletics extends broadcast deal with 101.7 The Truth

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 9, 2024

Milwaukee Athletics, in collaboration with Learfield, has announced the extension of its broadcast partnership with Good Karma Brands (GKB) - 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee. This agreement continues to enhance the coverage of Panther men's basketball games through various platforms.

Milwaukee resident: VP Harris 'supports anything that breeds a Communist style of government'

By Waukesha Times | Oct 8, 2024

Tim Gregorson, a resident of Milwaukee, expressed concern over Vice President Kamala Harris' policies, which he believes support "anything that breeds a Communist style of government."

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

UWM forms task force to guide AI implementation across campus

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is making its presence felt in higher education, including at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). ChatGPT, a notable large language model, quickly reached 100 million users shortly after its release. In response to the growing influence of AI, UWM has formed an AI task force to guide and implement AI tools on campus.

Milwaukee women's tennis concludes fall season at Horizon League event

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

The Milwaukee women's tennis team wrapped up their fall season with participation in the Horizon League Individual Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. The event took place at the Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion and was hosted by Cleveland State. All six teams from the league competed over three days, from Friday to Sunday.

Milwaukee Public Schools hosts Hispanic Heritage Month event at South Division

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is set to host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, October 12, at South Division High School. The event will highlight the theme "The Music that Unites Us" / "La música que nos une," and will feature a variety of cultural activities.

Fox Valley man sentenced for meth trafficking and firearm possession

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

On September 17, 2024, Chee Neng Xiong was sentenced to ten years in prison and ten years of supervised release. The sentencing followed his guilty plea to charges of distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. This announcement was made by Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Anelise Egge earns Horizon League runner of the week honor

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

Milwaukee's Anelise Egge has been recognized as the Horizon League Women's Runner of the Week, according to an announcement made by the league.

Milwaukee and Marquette battle to a draw in Milwaukee Cup

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2024

The Milwaukee men's soccer team faced Marquette in a closely contested match at Valley Fields, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in City of Milwaukee: Oct. 6-12

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Milwaukee this week.

Senators press DOJ over alleged noncitizen voter registrations

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin, along with Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, and 68 other Republican colleagues, has raised concerns regarding the Department of Justice's handling of noncitizen voter registration in federal elections. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the lawmakers criticized the DOJ for not preventing noncitizens from registering to vote and for its refusal to prosecute those who have registered.